Try to get the receipt to RMA it. If you can't RMA this card, then try your capacitor idea (I can't give advice, but I remember reading some stuff about capacitor switching on XS), And if you fail, or if it doesn't work.... you can get an 8800gs for $62 AMIR from time to time..Maybe better, just have him look around for deals

nothing yet, before I start pulling parts I'm going to see if I can get EVGA to take it back. Registered the card....no receipt....going to wait a couple of weeks before calling it in. lol, don't know if it will make a difference but didn't want to register tuesday and then call in thursday for a claim.